ANIMAL WELFARE

When I look into

the eyes of an animal
I do not see an ANIMAL
I see a LIVING BEING
I see a FRIEND
I feel a SOUL
Overview
1 Introduction
•1.1 Introduction
•1.2 Historical Context
•1.3 Dangers of Commercialization

2 Case Study
•2.1 Cow Shippon
•2.2 Stray Dogs
•2.3 Poultry Farming

3 Field Visit
•3.1 Animal Cruelty Center
•3.2 Zoo

4 Animal Laws
•4.1 Animal Laws In India
•4.2 Ineptness of laws

5 Interview
•5.1 Veterinary Doctor
•Animal Activst

5 Conclusion :
1.1 Introduction
 Animal Cruelty is not something
which is very occurring with
owners. However, some people
choose to make bad decisions,
and the victims of them were
the animals.

 Concern for animal welfare is

often based on belief that non-
human animals are sentient.
What are two types of cruelty

Animal Cruelty can not only be as

PHYSICALLY ABUSING an animal, or pet,
but it can also be cruelty if you
NEGLECT OR ABANDDONED an animal.
1.2 Historical Context
 Despite its current popularity, interest in animal welfare
is not a modern phenomenon.
 Concern for animal care and wellbeing has existed since
domestication, which occurred at least 10,000 years ago
in Neolithic times.
 Many historians consider the development of agriculture
to be the most important event in all of human history.
 The animal welfare ethic that developed in the
Neolithic era is one that obligated people to consider
their animals’ welfare in order to achieve their own
purposes.
1.3 Commercialization of Animals
 It's a well documented fact that in today's world
commercialization of animal based products have
impaired our ancient bond with animals.
 we are exploiting animals beyond their potential and
treating them inhumanely to extract profits.
 Animal welfare Stresses on fighting this cruelty towards
animals .
 in the upcoming slides we will explain various current
scenerios of Animal Cruelty due to commercialization and
explore there effects on our society.
2.1 Case Study - Tabela

 Bloodshed, Cruelty has always been associated with non-vegetarianism

Industry so It might come as a shock but one of the most horrific and spine
chilling abuse of animals occurs in dairy Industry.
 The stink is unbearable as if sanitation is not even considered as a factor in
rearing cattle.
 cattle sitting in there own Dung is not a common sight but that is the only
sight.
2.1 Case Study - Tabela

 The only time they are unchained is when they are to be made pregnant or
when they are to be sold to slaughter houses after there ability to yield milk
comes to an end .
 They are made Pregnant as soon as there lactating period is about to end so
that the production of milk in unhindered
 they are given oxytocin which cannot be bought or sold without prescription
but since it boosts the production of milk it is widely used in dairy industry
2.2 Case Study - Poultry Farming

 Poultry farming is the process of raising domesticated birds such as chickens,

ducks, turkeys and geese for the purpose of farming meat or eggs for food.
2.3 Case Study - Poultry Farming

 When they are only 6 or 7 weeks old, they’re crammed into cages and trucked
to slaughter.
 Same is the situation Of "laying hens" .
 In-fact male "laying hens" since they do not have much meat productivity it is
not feasible to raise them up
 Chickens are disposed by drowning and burning.
 Many become crippled under their own weight and eventually die.
 The industry grows exponentially daily since the demand for chicken meat
and eggs is ever increasing.
2.3 Case Study - Stray Dogs

 Street dogs, known in scientific literature as free-ranging urban dogs unconfined

dogs living in cities.
 They belong to ancient canine race known as “Pariah Dog”
 They are, and have always been, scavengers–that is, they live on garbage created
by humans.
 The size of street dog populations always corresponds to the size and character of
the human population of the area.
 Difference observed in human behaviour against stray dogs and pet dogs.
 Problems caused by street dogs.
 Protection against stray dogs.
 Facts about Homelessness.
 According to the BMC’s stray dog census between October 2007 and January 2008,
there were 76,000 dogs in the city, of which 26,900 were found to be pets.
Some cruelty observed towards stray
animals
2.3 Case Study - Stray Dogs

Urban India has two features which create and sustain street dog populations

Large amounts of exposed garbage, which provide an abundant source of food

A huge population of slum and street-dwellers, who often keep the dogs as free-roaming pets
Major Laws in India Regarding Animal
Cruelty
 To kill or maim any animal, including stray animals, is a punishable offence.
IPC Sections 428 and 429.
 Bears, monkeys, tigers, panthers, lions and bulls are prohibited from being
trained and used for entertainment purposes, either in circuses or streets.
Section 22(ii), PCA Act, 1960.
 Organizing of or participating in or inciting any animal fight is a cognizable
offence. Section 11(1)(m)(ii) and Section 11(1)(n), PCA Act, 1960.
 Cosmetics tested on animals and the import of cosmetics tested on animals is
banned. Rules 148-C and 135-B of Drugs & Cosmetics Rules, 1945.
 Teasing, feeding or disturbing the animals in a zoo and littering the zoo
premises is an offence punishable by a fine of Rs. 25000 or imprisonment of
up to three years or both. Section 38J, Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
3.1 Are Zoo’s ethical

 No right to breed, capture and confine other animals even if they are
endangered.
 No moral person can accept slavery and this is slavery
 Caging Birds and animals for entertainment is unethical
 Many a times animals die due to negligence or lack of natural habits.
3.1 Arguments Against Zoo

 If zoos are teaching children anything, it’s that imprisoning animals for our
own entertainment is acceptable.
 There are conclusive proofs that zoos make animals lame and oftern they do
not live upto there average age.
 It hurts in general diversity.
 So we should move away from zoos to wildlife sanctuaries where animals are
free to move at there well.
The Five Freedom Article

 Freedom from Hunger and Thirst - by ready access to fresh water and a diet
to maintain full health and vigour.
 Freedom from Discomfort - by providing an appropriate environment including
shelter and a comfortable resting area.
 Freedom from Pain, Injury or Disease - by prevention or rapid diagnosis and
treatment.
 Freedom to Express Normal Behaviour - by providing sufficient space, proper
facilities and company of the animal's own kind.
 Freedom from Fear and Distress - by ensuring conditions and treatment which
avoid mental suffering.
Activist
5 Conclusion

 Animal Cruelty – A Crime

 Commercialization of Animals as ‘Pets’
 Biased Attitude towards Strays
 Inhuman Treatment to Strays
 Mental and Emotional Feelings of Animals
 Insufficiency of Animal Laws
 Empathy and Understanding from Us
5 Conclusion

 More practice of Adoption

 Live & Let Live – No Imprisonment
 Co-existence
 Opt for other ways for various Animal Product
▪ Automatic Milking Systems
▪ Soy Products